How good are you at spotting grammar mistakes in public places? Observe carefully; you’ll be surprised by how many you discover. I'll share the ones I find; you can edit them.
A quiz sent through e-mail
Are you ready for the MOST HARDEST quiz ever?
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Another e-mailed quiz
My supper hard quiz!
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an e-mail
No pressure at all but if you would like to buy any please let Justin or I know.
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a sign
Men's and Woman's Haircuts
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a handwritten ad
WANTED
Hardworking and dependable contractors with expirence If things are a little slow for you right now, and your looking for some work call John Castner. |
a news article
Later in the segment, Hannity offered Pascrell a $10,000 bet, “you’re charity against mine,” that Congress has a “special subsidy that the American people don’t have.”
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wal-Mart Sign
Camera's
on clearance As is Pool Brochure
When I paid my bill at the borough office, I picked up a brochure for the community pool. Can you please edit it?!
"We will be holding many special events this summer feel free to join us." "Look for other special events, this summer including Game Day, Phillies Night and Movie Night!" "2013 Opening Day--Special Community Event--Saturday May 25th" "Discount daily pass packages are available with the rental of our air conditioned Community Room offering an easy access to the pool area making it a convenient meeting place for any type of party" instructions
Our orthodontist is better at straightening teeth than editing. Please help him.
“The origional retainer is included with the origional fee.” “Initially, wear retainer ALL day and night except when your are eating or brushing your teeth…Take asprin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen every 4 hours for 3-4 days to relieve discomfort.” |
a book
What is wrong with this sentence?
"He was betrayed, tortured, and suffered a terrible death at their hands." For sale
Apparently a couple of local rabbits are prolific because every summer the owners want to sell the young 'uns. The sign always looks the same. What is wrong with it?
Bunnys for sale
Yard Sign
A yard sign announced, “Live soberly, righteously, and godly.” Do you see a problem with this? What is it?
Bulletin ad
What do you think of this sentence taken from a church bulletin? How can we make it better?
“This class will help you get and stay out of debt, develop a budget, how to invest wisely, and lots more.” An E-mail
In an e-mail, I said that something was stuffed full. What is wrong with this?
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